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Master in Geography and Spatial Planning
University of Luxembourg
Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education
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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 400 | ||
| Location: | Luxembourg / Luxembourg / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English French German | ||
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The Master in Geography and Spatial Planning provides insights into the analysis of the patterns of spatial development and spatial governance in Europe, with a strong emphasis on integrative approaches and sustainable development strategies. It responds to the growing need for highly qualified experts able to deal with European and cross-border issues. The programme offers:
- A wide range of conceptual and methodological skills
- A problem-based learning approach
- Distinguished teaching staff (academic scholars and practitioners)
- An opening to PhD programmes as well as to the applied labour market
- Proximity to relevant European institutions and international research centres
Goals
The main objective of this Master’s programme is to offer a very high standard of academic education in the fields of spatial analysis, spatial development and sustainable planning strategies in Europe. Another mission of this Master is to provide an interdisciplinary, intercultural and multilingual learning environment, combining the most up-to-date approaches in spatial analysis and planning.
It thereby gives students an excellent knowledge of appropriate research tools, a detailed knowledge of spatial systems and planning philosophies in Europe as well as mastery of the “soft skills” which are increasingly required, such as project management in international, interdisciplinary teams. This Master also provides students key strategies to address the challenge of socio-economic coherence and sustainability in the European Union.
Career opportunities
Graduates will be qualified for a wide range of academic and professional careers at different spatial levels and in various sectors, for example:
- Public and private research institutes
- National, regional and local authorities as well as planning agencies
- Consultancy
- Cross-border institutions, chambers and associations
- European institutions and projects
Furthermore, the Master’s course prepares students for PhD programmes in the fields of spatial analysis and development. The programme was formally known as the Master in Spatial Development and Analysis.
Contents
The courses are organised in interactive and problem-oriented forms, providing the students with advanced conceptual and methodological knowledge as well as exposing them to realistic research situations that challenge their scientific and organisational problem-solving capacities.
First year
During the first semester, particular attention will be paid to individual intensive teaching (levelling-up) for any students with deficits in certain fields of knowledge, whether methodological or conceptual. After this initial phase, major topics within the first and the second semester are:
- Theoretical approaches in spatial analysis
- Spatial modelling and forecasting
- Conceptual approaches to governance and spatial development
- Integrative approaches to sustainable spatial development
- Spatial development in Europe
- Implementation and monitoring of spatial policies
- Preparation and submission of EU dossiers
- Project management skills
Second year
- In the third semester, specialisation involves choosing two out of three tracks: relevant to the spatial sciences, as well as qualitative methodological skills. It enables the students to analyse and monitor the social, political, and economic mechanisms behind quantitatively observable spatial phenomena. Prepare students for applied careers, concentrating on the case of the “Greater Region” which will be used as a showcase for cross-border regional development in Europe and the complex interplay between different national development policies and intercultural issues.
- The fourth and last semester is dedicated to an internship as well as to the preparation of a Master’s thesis. The students’ research work during this semester is accompanied by individual supervision as well as regular meetings in a research seminar where the students report on the progress of their work and this can be discussed. The thematic courses are complemented by language courses offered during the first three semesters.
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Requirements
This Master’s course is open to students with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (at least three years of higher education in accordance with the Bologna prerequisites) in human geography or spatial planning who are looking for additional training in the realm of spatial analysis as well as European and cross-border issues. Students from related disciplines such as architecture, urban studies, regional economics, urban sociology, anthropology etc. are encouraged to apply and may be accepted on demonstration of sufficient knowledge in the relevant fields (see below).
Main criteria for selection
- Wide theoretical, conceptual and methodological knowledge in the field of spatial analysis and development.
- Proven interest in high level academic research.
- Very good knowledge of English (written and spoken). Sufficient knowledge of at least one of the two other teaching languages (French/German) is considered as an advantage.
- Practical experience in international/European research contexts (e.g. internships, BA theses) will be considered as an advantage.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
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